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Shenzhen

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A beautiful view of the Futian CBD skyline in Shenzhen, China, with tall skyscrapers and a peaceful lakeside golf course nearby.

Shenzhen is a big and busy city in Guangdong province in China. It is very close to Hong Kong and sits near the Pearl River.

Shenzhen became a city in 1979 and grew very quickly. It is known as China’s Silicon Valley because many important technology companies started there, like Huawei and Tencent. The city has many tall buildings and is a major center for technology, trade, and making things like cars.

Shenzhen is a lively place with lots of people—about 17.5 million live there. It is one of the busiest cities in China, after only Shanghai and Beijing. The Port of Shenzhen is one of the busiest ports in the whole world!

The city has many fun things to see and do. You can visit tall buildings, parks, and even beaches. Shenzhen also has great food, including tasty Cantonese dishes, and you can find foods from all over the world.

Shenzhen is a young and exciting city where people from all over China and the world come to work and live. It is a place full of energy, new ideas, and lots of opportunities.

Images

A stunning view of Shenzhen's skyline featuring two famous skyscrapers, KK100 and Shun Hing Square.
A busy electronics marketplace and modern skyscraper in Shenzhen, China.
A view of Shenzhen's city skyline from Shennan Avenue, showing tall buildings and urban architecture.
Scenic view of modern buildings in Shenzhen, China, including the China Resources Headquarters and Shenzhen Bay Sports Center.
The Shenzhen Bay Bridge, a modern structure connecting two areas over water.
The South Gate of Nantou Ancient City, a historic building photographed in 2022.
Historical image showing the opening of the Chinese section of the Canton-Kowloon Railway in 1911, with the first train arriving at Shum Chun (now Shenzhen) Railway Station.
A historical photo capturing a street scene in Shenzhen, China, from the year 1982.
A beautiful view of Lianhua Mountain peak in Shenzhen during the Spring Festival in 1998.
A view of the Civic Center in Shenzhen's Lianhuashan Park during a sunny day.
A peaceful view of the Buji River, a tributary of the Shenzhen River.
A satellite view of a region in China, showing natural landscapes and urban areas from space.
Map showing the administrative areas of Shenzhen City in China.
The Shenzhen Stock Exchange building in Shenzhen, China, showcasing modern architecture.

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Guangdong
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Pearl River
Silicon Valley
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